Dozens of firefighters are battling a large wildfire that has torn across a Highland hillside.

The blaze broke out on Wednesday between the village of Lochinver and Suilven mountain in Sutherland.

Six fire engines remained at the scene overnight to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby properties.

The public has been warned to stay off the hillside and avoid the Lochinver to Inverkirkaig road.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "We are currently attending a large wildfire in Sutherland, Highland, which is burning across open hillside between Lochinver village and the mountain of Suilven.

"Six fire appliances from Lochinver, Scourie, Achiltibuie, Ullapool and Kinlochbervie have been monitoring the fire front overnight to ensure that local properties remain adequately protected.

"Members of the public are advised to keep off the affected hillside and avoid using the Lochinver to Inverkirkaig road whilst firefighting operations are ongoing."